Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon Spider

A very handsome African tarantula, the Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon Spider comes from the dry savanna scrublands. For the most part they have an overall golden shade. Variations in this coloring, ranging from tan to a bright gold, are thought to be accorded to each tarantula's geographic location.
Though this is one of the most common African tarantulas available, there are numerous color morphs. Many that are available may not actually be this particular species of Pterinochilus.

The name Starburst Baboon Spider actually encompass several species that were imported during the 1990s from Africa. They all have the typical body form but vary in color from grays and black to pale mustard yellow to bright orange. Taxonomy is no doubt confusing and is in flux these days. The most popular specimens seem to be the bright golden orange specimens.

The Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon Spider is a terrestrial species that can live just about anywhere. They tend to be a burrowing spider if the conditions support this, lining their burrow with silk. If the substrate is not adequate for a burrow they will construct their webs anywhere they can. This spider is very fast and aggressive. It will bite if provoked.